Verse 12

For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 8:5 : 5 Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, [so] the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.
  • Ps 103:13 : 13 Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
  • Prov 13:24 : 24 ¶ He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
  • Prov 29:17 : 17 ¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 ‹As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.›